Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket
The original behind the Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket is the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket — $98 retail vs Supreme's $288.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket is a Type III trucker in stonewashed cotton denim with an all-over black snakeskin print and red-and-black buffalo plaid flannel lining, released for Fall/Winter 2017 at $288 retail. Levi Strauss and Co. was founded in 1853 in San Francisco and introduced the Type III silhouette in 1962 as Lot 557, renamed 70505 in 1967. The Type III is the modern trucker standard: pointed chest flap pockets, V-shaped front stitching, metal shank buttons, and the red Levi's Tab on the left chest. The Supreme version keeps that architecture and adds the printed snake pattern and flannel interior. Released across white, light blue, and purple colorways alongside matching overalls. The base silhouette is the same Type III Levi's has sold for sixty years.
About Levi's
Levi Strauss & Co. is an American clothing company founded in 1853 by Levi Strauss in San Francisco, California, and is the originator of blue jeans. The company introduced the first riveted denim work pants in 1873 and has been producing its Type III Trucker Jacket since 1962. The 501 jean and Type III jacket are among the most widely copied silhouettes in 20th-century apparel. Supreme has collaborated with Levi's on co-branded denim jackets, 501 jeans, and trucker jackets across multiple seasons.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $288 |
|---|---|
| Levi's retail | $98 |
| Hype tax | +194% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket just the regular Type III Trucker Jacket?
The Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $288 for the Supreme x Levi's Snakeskin Trucker Jacket; the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket retails for $98. That's a 194% markup — buying the original saves you $190, or 66% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket?
You can buy the Levi's Type III Trucker Jacket direct from Levi's or from Amazon. Retail price is $98. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
